confusedMD2020
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Hey everyone,
I am a resident in a competitive surgical subspecialty at a research institution. I had my doubts about this field from the moment I began interviews, but chickened out when it came to pulling out of the match. I'm thankful to have secured a spot, but I am really interested in switching to another specialty.
Does anyone have experience with changing residencies? My main questions are
1) How did you tell your program/when did you tell them?
2) what was the reaction? Were they supportive?
3) did you apply again through ERAS, or did you simply email programs with open positions?
4) where did you find open positions?
I know this is unorthodox, but I feel like if I don't pursue this I'll always regret it. And before I make any rash decisions I'd love to hear from anyone else who has been through it.
Thank you in advance!
I am a resident in a competitive surgical subspecialty at a research institution. I had my doubts about this field from the moment I began interviews, but chickened out when it came to pulling out of the match. I'm thankful to have secured a spot, but I am really interested in switching to another specialty.
Does anyone have experience with changing residencies? My main questions are
1) How did you tell your program/when did you tell them?
2) what was the reaction? Were they supportive?
3) did you apply again through ERAS, or did you simply email programs with open positions?
4) where did you find open positions?
I know this is unorthodox, but I feel like if I don't pursue this I'll always regret it. And before I make any rash decisions I'd love to hear from anyone else who has been through it.
Thank you in advance!